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Playing in the Pumpkin Patch

Playing in the Pumpkin Patch

Molly Andrews, Arts & Community Writer October 9, 2018

Nothing screams fall more than pumpkins, corn mazes, pumpkins and haunted houses. Imagine if there was a place where you could get your fix of fall in just one stop. If you visit Nelson’s Pumpkin Patch...

Take Back the Night

Noah Sell, Arts & Community Writer October 9, 2018

This week UND, along with the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC), hosted Take Back the Night and the Clothesline Project to show support for and tell the stories of survivors and victims of...

“The Foreigner” Comes to the Fire Hall Theatre

Molly Andrews, Staff Writer October 3, 2018

Laughs lined the walls of the theatre Thursday during the opening night of the Fire Hall Theatre’s performance of “The Foreigner.” “The Foreigner” was written by Larry Shue and was originally...

Performers from the Cirque Du Soleil show Crystal rehearse on Wednesday, September 26th for the upcoming show.

Defying Gravity on Ice

Maddie Ardelean, Writer September 27, 2018

Cirque du Soleil is turning the Ralph Engelstad Arena into an ice covered set this week until Sept. 30 with their show Crystal. The home of UND Hockey became the local pond in a small town. Cirque du...

The Downtown Development Association hosted many events such as street vendors, kids activities, and live music during Friday and Saturday Downtown Street Fair. Quinn Robinson / Dakota Student

Family Friendly Fair Fun

Molly Andrews, Writer September 16, 2018

Food trucks, games and much more lined the streets of downtown Grand Forks this Friday and Saturday. The roads were closed and many people lined them to check things out and grab a bite to eat. Live music...

Rock On

Rock On

Devon Abler, Arts and Community Editor September 16, 2018

Grand Forks experienced the Metallica World Tour on Saturday night. Spectators were treated to an outstanding performance by the four band members. Guitarist James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, lead guitarist...

Miss Bad Karma performing a number during the B. J. Armani Cabernet Pride Drag Show. Photo by Devon Abler

Kings and Queens of Grand Forks

Devon Abler, Arts & Community Editor August 29, 2018

Hair was high, personalities were loud and love filled the American Legion Saturday night. The venue was filled to capacity as the community came together for B. J. Armani’s Cabaret. Performers from...

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More than One

Maddie Ardelean, Writer August 29, 2018

Grand Forks, North Dakota is the last place one might expect a thriving, multi day LGBT+ Pride event, but they would be underestimating the LGBT+ and ally community here. Grand Forks Pride has socials,...

(From left) Alan Ju, Alex Widner and Devin Reifsteck paint "angry clouds" during the Big Event on Saturday morning.

The Big Event

Devon Abler, Arts & Community Editor April 30, 2018

UND hosted the annual Big Event on Saturday, April 28th. Students attending UND came together for a community service event that served the Greater Grand Forks community. Some places volunteers served...

Michael Thompson (right) and Bethany Loock portray Dido and Aeneas during a rehearsal for Friday night's opera at the Masonic Center.

Opera comes alive at the Masonic Temple

Devon Abler, Arts & Community Editor April 30, 2018

Grand Forks was graced with the presence of the biannual operatic performance by the UND Vocal Department on Friday. In collaboration with the UND Chamber Orchestra and the Masonic Temple, this was a pleasant...

Dancers process through the Hyslop Sports Center during grand entry of the 48th annual Time Out Wacipi.

48th annual time out wacipi

Maddie Ardelean, A&C Writer April 22, 2018

48 years ago, during a time when Native Americans were still facing large scale racial discrimination. Today, we now enjoy the annual Time Out Wacipi. It’s a five day event of speakers, forums, panels...

Megasaurus tears apart a car during Saturday's Toughest Monster Truck Tour at the Alerus Center.

What the truck?

Devon Abler, A&C Editor April 22, 2018

There was a thunderous roar throughout the Alerus Center on Saturday night. The Toughest Monster Truck Tour made a pit stop in Grand Forks for their championship round. Children of all ages were present...

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